Loneliness, and noticing there are areas for improvement in your life that you feel insecure about, can get anyone down. That's not necessarily depression per se but if you let it "stagnate" I'm sure it can lead to it!

Instead of worrying about it, it's important to set some goals for yourself and go do it. My town is a little small to have any meetup events very nearby, so I'm having to brainstorm how to connect with people of like interests. Your local library may have events where you could meet more people, there may be volunteer opportunities where your talents and interests mesh well with some local need. I think the trick is to keep an open mind, get creative with exploring solutions - and hey, ask for some advice! Most importantly, DO something. The more you expand your social circle, you may find someone will say "hey I heard about this group, I know this person, that might be a great fit for you!" - I'm noticing this happens randomly after a while.

This kind of issue is such a common topic of discussion on PC, I'm thinking we need a Solutions thread for how to get connected! I'm gathering my thoughts and planning a post right now.